Honda Type R

The design of Type R models was originally focused on race conditions, with an emphasis on minimizing weight, and maximizing performance potential (e.g. engine tuning, suspension set-up).

However, due to Honda's increased focus on their VTEC engines, Type R vehicles were eventually designed for a much wider market.

Type R vehicles traditionally have a red Honda badge and Championship White paint as an option, as a tribute to their first winning F1 car.

The Type R was utilised by Acura on their high performance vehicles, which evolved into Type-S for selected models.

The NSX Type R was track oriented and, to reduce weight, lacked sound deadening, audio, electric windows and air conditioning.

The NSX-R had a more aggressive rear spoiler and hood vent, featured a roof scoop, along with various refinements to reduce weight to 1,270 kg (2,800 lb).

Under the body, panels and air fences in the front, along with a small rear diffuser, produced balanced downforce.

Other features such as a moonroof, vanity mirrors, cruise control and a rear wiper were eliminated to save weight.

'[12] The DC5 Type R (Japanese market only) comes standard with a K20A 220 hp (164 kW) 2.0-litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine.

The DC5 comes equipped with Recaro seats, four-piston Brembo front brakes, a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and a stiffer suspension.

The Type R Accord model is differentiated by features such as a stiffer suspension and chassis, helical limited-slip differential, twin-piston brakes, dual exhaust system, 17-inch alloy wheels, Xenon headlights, Recaro seats and a leather-trimmed Momo steering wheel.

It also has the standard Type R features, including Recaro seats, a limited-slip differential and independent double-wishbone suspension.

Based on the EK4 SiR chassis, it features a Type R prepared B16B engine producing 185 PS (182 bhp; 136 kW) along with a stiffer chassis, upgraded sway bars and strut bars, Recaro seats trimmed in Alcantara, 15-inch alloy wheels and a large boot spoiler.